The Keg Front Hold is an intense and demanding event in strongman competitions where participants grasp the keg with extended arms held straight in front of their bodies, parallel to the ground, for as long as possible. This challenge targets the shoulders, arms, and core muscles, testing the competitor’s ability to maintain a static position against the weight’s resistance. The winner demonstrates exceptional shoulder and core strength by enduring this physically taxing position for the longest duration among the participants.

FRONT HOLD: MAX TIME

• 1 attempt for the best time.
• No time limit.
• Implements: May have various designs, however standard Olympic weight plate will suffice.
• The athlete may have to lean against a board or similar object to reduce excessive lean back.
• Hands/ palms may face down or in, depending on the implement.
• Staff members may hand the implement to the athlete.
• The athlete must hold the implements straight out from the torso. A slight bend in the elbows is permitted however if bend becomes too great the judge has the right to stop the event and record the time.
• Using the fists a guide the implements must not go below chin level or higher than eye
• level. The athlete may get one warning from the judge to correct the form. Next time the level is broken time will be stopped.
• The judge may read off every 5 seconds.
• Equipment Allowed:  Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky

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